Cow tipping is one of the oldest forms of troublemaking known to the residents of a farm town. DeKalb and the surrounding areas are no exception. As a matter of fact, with Northern Illinois University so close, it would seem quite likely that DeKalb area...

It seems the Board of Regents once again is trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the Regency universities. The most recent topic is the committee that was formed to discuss the now infamous proposed changes in Regents policy. A news release from Regents...

Think about it. Do you really believe you eat healthy, nutritious foods while at school? Do you know what it means to eat foods that are "heart smart" or part of a vegetarian diet? Worry no more! While speaking with the NIU Food Service at the Neptune,Lincoln...

After the game and all the mindless diversions this weekend, won't you be ready for a little culture? How about a few melodies from south of the border? The Mexican musical group "Los Folkloristas" will perform Sunday, at 7 p.m. in the Music Building's...

"Heroes Stand Alone" is a hopelessly banal and utterly forgettable war film. It panders to its audience by depicting American soldiers as well-meaning and noble while all the Cubans are portrayed as being treachorous killers. The story concerns an American...

A letter containing suggested modifications of Board of Regents' proposed policy changes was sent Wednesday to the Regency presidents and Joint University Advisory Committee members. The letter was from the Board's ad hoc committee studying the changes...

Take a break from your studying or lethargic TV watching and glance out the nearest window. What do you see? A bunch of empty beer bottles from last night's bash? Well, aside from that, notice the vibrant color of the leaves that are now changing. Notice...

I am a klutz. You have probably seen me floundering about the campus, tripping, falling, spilling, bumping into people and generally creating havoc wherever I go. I am the one who is always muttering "oops" and "I'm sorry." Has it always been this way?...

The first official word about procedures for the Board of Regents' ad hoc committee on proposed policy changes has raised concern from Joint University Advisory Council members about circulation methods. Cheryl Peck, assistant to Regents Chancellor Rod...

When Andy Warhol said everyone is famous for 15 minutes during their life, he had no idea of how right he was. It seems everyone has a desire to be noticed and recognized that goes beyond the norm. Granted, everyone needs to feel good about themselves...

The Illinois Board of Higher Education reacted favorably to Gov. James Thompson's legislation that would increase funds to improve minority recruitment and retention at public universities. The IBHE met Tuesday at Elgin Community College. The board evaluated...

The West Lagoon might soon have a new name. The Operating Staff Council, which names campus buildings, recommended to NIU President John La Tourette that the lagoon be newly christened the "Lorusso Lagoon" after retired Campus Planner Anthony Lorusso....